Aged Tie Guan Yin

Tasting notes: vanilla fudge, mocha coffee, dark chocolate

Aged Tie Guan Yin Oolong tea, one of the finest we've ever encountered. Stored in earthenware drums and meticulously aged, this TieGuan Yin undergoes a unique process where every 12-18 months, the leaves are lightly baked to remove surface moisture. This method ensures the tea develops a silky mouthfeel and a mellow sensation, enriched with delightful caramel notes from the repeated light baking.

This tea is incredibly resilient — you can steep Aged Tie Guan Yin for up to fifteen times.

Packaging:

Glass jar

Refill

Weight:

50g 100g

Product Variants

€15.00

Out of stock

Tea character

Leaf aroma

vanilla fudge, licorice, sweet soy sauce

Cup aroma

baked apple, caramel crunch, old sweater

Flavor

vanilla fudge, mocha coffee, dark chocolate

Tea story

While aging Oolongs is less discussed than Puerh or Heicha, it’s a time-honored practice that can elevate a great tea into something extraordinary. Properly stored (airtight with low humidity), an Oolong can develop rich, caramelized flavors over the years. However, only high-quality tea is worth aging, as inferior leaves or overly roasted teas lose complexity and become flat.

Light roast, which allows the natural sweetness and character of the leaves to shine through. Over time, it has developed deep caramel notes, complemented by hints of antique wood and a touch of fruity acidity, like hibiscus or cooked apple, adding a perfect balance to the sweetness.

Brew this tea with care, experimenting with temperature and time to discover its full potential. Sixteen years of aging have crafted a tea that is ready to be savored, but you can continue to age it for even deeper transformation.

Tea origin

Tea Region | Xianghua, Anxi, Fujian, China

Tea tree | Camellia sinensis sinensis

Cultivar | Guan Yin

Harvest | Spring, 2010

Picking & processing | One bud and up to third leaf

Food pairing

Caramelized nuts
Almonds, pecans, or walnuts roasted with a touch of caramel or honey will echo the tea’s treacle and toffee notes while adding a satisfying crunch.

Dark chocolate truffles
Rich, dark chocolate truffles with a hint of sea salt or filled with ganache bring out the tea’s vanilla and fudge flavors. The slight bitterness of dark chocolate balances the tea’s sweetness.

Baked apples or pears with cinnamon
will resonate with the tea’s fruity, cooked apple notes, enhancing its warm, comforting profile.

Cheese with caramel or honey drizzle
A soft, creamy cheese like Brie or Camembert, drizzled with a touch of caramel or honey, pairs well with the tea’s sweet, rich character, creating a luxurious mouthfeel.